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New Yorkers will soon be able to jet off to Japan’s capital, Tokyo, with American Airlines, thanks to its new nonstop service from New York’s JFK. American’s daily service will take to the skies for the first time on June…

United Airlines has plans to resume its nonstop service between Newark and Tel Aviv on March 6, 2024. The Chicago-based carrier plans to bring back the route after it was suspended in October at the start of the Israel-Hamas war…

Big news for IHG Hotels & Resorts loyalists — the brand will open its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in Italy in 2025. Let’s take a look at the exciting news! IHG’s Newest Italian Hotel in Sicily Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has…

Oneworld is slowly growing its network of branded airport lounges. The first of its kind in Europe, and in collaboration with Aspire Lounges, opened its doors to passengers in Amsterdam (AMS) on Thursday, February 22, 2024, following swiftly on from…

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The national airline of the United Arab Emirates has announced a slew of changes to its loyalty program that will take into effect this June. Updates to the Etihad Guest program include reduced GuestSeat pricing and status earning, the introduction…

Avelo’s route network continues to grow, with the announcement of 4 new nonstop routes from its newest base at Bay Area’s Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS). The new destinations focus on the western U.S. and include Boise, Idaho,…

Sun Country Airlines has announced an exciting new route to its network, which will launch this fall. Here’s what you need to know. Only Nonstop Flights Between Minnesota and New Hampshire Sun Country will begin nonstop flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul International…

One of the best things about the former Delta SkyMiles program was that Medallion members could roll over Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) that they earned above their Medallion tier into the next year of earning. This would give elite members a boost…

Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has announced a new fifth-freedom route connecting Miami and Bogotá, Colombia. Let’s jump right into exploring the details of this unique new route. Emirates’ New Miami to Bogotá Route Airlines sometimes operate fifth-freedom routes to connect…

Marriott has announced that it will open a Le Méridien hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania, in 2025. Here’s what you need to know about this upcoming resort. Debut of Le Méridien Brand in Zanzibar Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort will have just 75…

Hyatt has released its latest global promotion for the spring of 2024, this time offering 2 ways to accelerate your earnings in the World of Hyatt program. You’ll have the opportunity to earn bonus points on hotel stays across the…

Etihad Airways has unveiled a gorgeous new line of loungewear and amenity kits designed in collaboration with luxury beauty brand ESPA and famous Italian design house Giorgio Armani. Beyond offering this new luxury kit for guests flying in Etihad’s The Residence,…

IHG has announced a new InterContinental in Dubai, the brand’s first resort in the over-the-top city. Let’s take a look at this upcoming luxury resort. Slated To Open in Early 2026 The InterContinental Resort Portofino, The Heart of Europe, will…

Breeze Airways, the upstart low-cost carrier launched in 2021 by David Neeleman, has announced its full fleet transition to the passenger-friendly Airbus A220 by year’s end. In addition, the airline has ordered 10 more of this aircraft type. Here are…

In a major banking industry shakeup, Capital One announced that it would acquire Discover Financial Services. This announcement means that Capital One’s current volume in the credit card market will experience a significant boost. In addition, the acquisition will introduce…

Hyatt is expanding its presence in the Caribbean with a new resort opening in St. Lucia later this year. Here’s what you need to know. Hyatt’s Big Expansion in St. Lucia Cas En Bas Beach Resort will have 90 studio,…

Total solar eclipses don’t come around too often, especially over North America. This April, a solar eclipse will fall over the U.S., encompassing parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Delta Air Lines has announced a rare opportunity to watch the…

Winners Announced! We are excited to announce the Grand Prize winner for the Upgraded Points Disney Giveaway is Brittany Malone! With almost 8,000 entries, Brittany is the lucky reader who will now be able to take a dream vacation to…

Travelers love a good airport lounge, but waiting in line for them diminishes its value. The increased popularity of premium travel rewards credit cards has come at the expense of sometimes overcrowded lounges. Capital One is now making it easier…

Delta Air Lines is adding new routes to popular vacation destinations, including Hawaii and Miami, giving flyers even more options for accessing some of the country’s most sought-after spots. “Over the past decade, Delta has been dedicated to refining our…